Course Summary

Greek Elementary 1 is a course designed for beginners who wish to learn to speak, read and understand basic Greek used in everyday situations.

Course Sessions

Wednesday, 22nd January - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76901C
22 Jan - 12 Mar 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher
Christopher Atlas

Saturday, 8th February - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76902C
8 Feb - 29 Mar 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher

Monday, 17th February - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76903C
17 Feb - 14 Apr 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher

No class: Mar.10, 2025

Tuesday, 4th March - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76904C
4 Mar - 22 Apr 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher

Wednesday, 26th March - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76905C
26 Mar - 14 May 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher

Monday, 28th April - 8 classes


Session ID DLV76906C
28 Apr - 23 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher

No class: Jun.9, 2025

Communication topics:

  • Greetings;
  • Introducing yourself and others;
  • Exchanging personal information: names; country, region or town of origin; profession; 
  • Counting and using numbers.

Grammar topics:

  • Introduction to the Greek alphabet;
  • Introduction to writing and reading Greek;
  • The definite article, nouns and personal pronouns;
  • Grammatical formality;
  • Grammatical gender;
  • The prepositions
  • Some common regular verbs 
  • Possessives.

On completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Confidently share personal information about themselves and ask similar information of other people in both formal and informal settings
  • Communicate with confidence when meeting people, making introductions and saying goodbye;
  • Read and write basic Greek using the Greek script.

No prior knowledge of Greek is required.

IF YOU HAVE HAD SOME PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO THE LANGUAGE, YOU NEED TO CONTACT CAE FOR A FREE SKILL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING.

N.B. CAE withdrawal policy does not allow for refund or transfer once the course has started in the event that the level of the class is not suitable.

Textbook: Kleanthes Arvanitakis, Frosso Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek for Beginners (Textbook and CD), Deltos, 2010. ISBN — 13: 9789607914385.

Workbook: Kleanthes Arvanitakis, Frosso Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek for Beginners (Workbook 1) Deltos, 2010. ISBN — 13: 9789607914392

Available from:

LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL, 15 Station Street, Kew East Vic 3102 ph: 9857 0030

***Cancellations or postponements are notified 48 hours before class commencement. Please consider this before purchasing class materials***

The course is ideal for people who intend to travel to Greece for business or leisure or for those who want a basic introduction to the language and culture and who wish to communicate with friends, family members, colleagues and people in the Greek community. The course places particular emphasis on communication on a personal level.

Last updated: December 11, 2024 04:32pm